Jan 27, 2007
A History of Chocolate. by Michael Haydon
I find the best way to consider the history of chocolate is to actually eat some while I'm reading! We can thank the Mayan Indians for discovering and planting the first cocoa plants in 1500 BC, when the Olmec Indians began to grow them. They used to dry out the beans and then grind it up and use as the base of a watery drink just like we do with tea or coffee today. This was such a delicacy that only the social elite were able to afford such luxury by the time of the Mayans. When Columbus first began to explore the new world he was introduced to the coco bean as cargo a Mayan trader was carrying.
Europeans Invent the First Chocolate Drink
Cacao beans were not very popular after Columbus brought back the first supplies. In fact it took some laterally minded monks to try the drink as a hot beverage. This immediately became popular throughout Spain. Soon Chocolate Houses opened throughout Europe. In the 1700's the first steam mechanized coco grinders which lead to a price drop in coco production that made chocolate available for all.
At Last - Solid Eating Chocolate
As the hot drink spread as a favorite drink, people became more adventurous and experimented with using the cacao beans differently. Soon the powder was being used in cakes and desserts. It became obvious that the combination with sugar was a vital developmental step. Around the time of the American Revolutionary War, Bakers Chocolate Company began large scale manufacturing.
The Chocolate Revolution Begins
Whilst the Bakers Chocolate Company was influential in North America, the Dutch were quickly moving to widespread use of Cocoa powder produced by a process named after the country, the "Dutching" method. This process produced a fine grained powder which is still a favorite with chocolate connoisseurs.
Chocolate Spreads its Wings
Soon chocolate began to be used to make candies of varyoing types. The "Dutched" method lent itself to multiple uses and when combined with cocoa butter the modern chocolate styles began to emerge. This was especially evident with the production of moldable treats which we call chocolate truffles.
The history of chocolate in America features a rich diversity of baked goods and candies. One of the baked goods beloved by Americans are brownies, the first published recipe for this now classic treat was published in the Sears Roebuck Catalogue back at the end of the 19th century. The Hershey Company and the Nestle Company were making so much money in the United States, that a Belgian confection maker opened Godiva Chocolate Company in 1926; all three companies are still popular chocolate manufacturers today.
Jan 22, 2007
Beer Ingredients by David Riewe
The main ingredients found in beer are water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. There are other ingredients such as flavoring, sugar, and other ingredients that are commonly used. Starches are used as well, as they convert in the mashing process to easily fermentable sugars that will help to increase the alcohol content of beer while adding body and flavor.
Water
Seeing as how beer is mainly composed of water, the source of water and its characteristics have a very important effect on the character of the beer. A lot of beer styles were influenced by the characteristics of water in the region. Although the effect of minerals in brewing water is complex, hard water is more suited to dark styles, while soft ware is more suited to light styles.
Malt
Among malts, barley is the most widely used due to its high amylase content, and a digestive enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of starch into sugars. Depending on what can be cultivated locally, other malts and unmalted grains can be used, such as wheat, rice, oats, and rye.
Malt is obtained by soaking grain in water, allowing it to germinate, then drying the germinated grain in a kiln. By malting the grain, enzymes will eventually convert the starches in the grain into fermentable sugars.
Hops
Since the seventeenth century, hops have been commonly used as a bittering agent in beer. Hops help to contribute a bitterness that will balance the sweetness of the malts. They also contribute aromas which range from citrus to herbal.
Hops also provide an antibiotic effect that favors the activity of brewer's yeast over the less desirable microorganisms. The bitterness in beer is normally measured on the International Bitterness Units scale.
Yeast
Yeast is a microorganism that's responsible for fermentation. Specific strains of yeast are chosen depending on the type of beer produced, as the two main strains are ale yeast and lager yeast, with other variations available as well.
Yeast helps to metabolise the sugars that are extracted from the grains, and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide as a result. Before the functions of yeast were understood, all fermentations were done using wild or airborne yeasts.
Clarifying agent
A lot of brewers prefer to add one or more clarifying agents to beer that aren't required to be published as ingredients. Examples include Isinglas finings, which are obtained from swim bladders of fish and Irish moss, which is a type of red alga.
Since these ingredients can be obtained from animals, those who are concerned with either the use or consumption of animal products should obtain detailed information from the brewer.
The main ingredients found in beer are water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. There are other ingredients such as flavoring, sugar, and other ingredients that are commonly used. Starches are used as well, as they convert in the mashing process to easily fermentable sugars that will help to increase the alcohol content of beer while adding body and flavor.
Water
Seeing as how beer is mainly composed of water, the source of water and its characteristics have a very important effect on the character of the beer. A lot of beer styles were influenced by the characteristics of water in the region. Although the effect of minerals in brewing water is complex, hard water is more suited to dark styles, while soft ware is more suited to light styles.
Malt
Among malts, barley is the most widely used due to its high amylase content, and a digestive enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of starch into sugars. Depending on what can be cultivated locally, other malts and unmalted grains can be used, such as wheat, rice, oats, and rye.
Malt is obtained by soaking grain in water, allowing it to germinate, then drying the germinated grain in a kiln. By malting the grain, enzymes will eventually convert the starches in the grain into fermentable sugars.
Hops
Since the seventeenth century, hops have been commonly used as a bittering agent in beer. Hops help to contribute a bitterness that will balance the sweetness of the malts. They also contribute aromas which range from citrus to herbal.
Hops also provide an antibiotic effect that favors the activity of brewer's yeast over the less desirable microorganisms. The bitterness in beer is normally measured on the International Bitterness Units scale.
Yeast
Yeast is a microorganism that's responsible for fermentation. Specific strains of yeast are chosen depending on the type of beer produced, as the two main strains are ale yeast and lager yeast, with other variations available as well.
Yeast helps to metabolise the sugars that are extracted from the grains, and produces alcohol and carbon dioxide as a result. Before the functions of yeast were understood, all fermentations were done using wild or airborne yeasts.
Clarifying agent
A lot of brewers prefer to add one or more clarifying agents to beer that aren't required to be published as ingredients. Examples include Isinglas finings, which are obtained from swim bladders of fish and Irish moss, which is a type of red alga.
Since these ingredients can be obtained from animals, those who are concerned with either the use or consumption of animal products should obtain detailed information from the brewer.
Tea Bags - Making Life Easier For Modern Tea Drinkers by Lee Dobbins
Tea bags have just made life a whole lot easier, especially for tea lovers. Thanks to tea bags, time is saved and measuring is no longer required. The first commercial tea bag was produced in 1904 by a man from New York named Thomas Sullivan. At first, tea bags were constructed from muslin bags, silk and hand sewn. However, today, they are made of a fiber paper.
Now, there are several different types of tea bags available for consumers. For instance, there are pre-made, empty bags ready for consumers who would like to fill the bags themselves with their own tea. There are good and bad results from using commercially developed tea in tea bags.
The benefits of tea bags is that it saves on time and mess. You do not have to worry about measuring the appropriate amount of tea leaves, nor do you have to worry about spilling the tea everywhere, which results in more time for cleaning up. Another benefit of tea bags is the fact that you have more choices in variety when it comes to the different types of tea.
The disadvantages are the quality of the tea. In most cases, floor sweepings are used to create tea bags. In other words, they are dusty and very small leaves that are derived from many different places. This can result in a bitter and harsh tasting tea.
Tea bags come in many different varieties, such as square, rectangle, pyramid shaped, and even round circles. However, even though tea bags and instant tea are still very popular, many people more prefer using loose leaves. They feel that the leaves themselves provide a higher quality tea than the tea bag does.
For some the tea bag just works, thanks to the time it saves and the instant access to one of Americas favorite staples. You have the ability with tea bags, to brew an entire pot of tea or even one single cup, which can save on wasting tea that is left untouched.
Where the tea bag has modernized tea drinking and made it more convenient for many, there are still quite a few people who prefer to mix up their own blends of tea and not by tea in bags. For these people, a tea infuser is the way to go as it will allow you to buy your own tea leaves whether you want them to be organic or if you want to mix up different types of herbs with your tea. You then just put your mature in the infuser pour the water over and let it steep.
Tea bags have just made life a whole lot easier, especially for tea lovers. Thanks to tea bags, time is saved and measuring is no longer required. The first commercial tea bag was produced in 1904 by a man from New York named Thomas Sullivan. At first, tea bags were constructed from muslin bags, silk and hand sewn. However, today, they are made of a fiber paper.
Now, there are several different types of tea bags available for consumers. For instance, there are pre-made, empty bags ready for consumers who would like to fill the bags themselves with their own tea. There are good and bad results from using commercially developed tea in tea bags.
The benefits of tea bags is that it saves on time and mess. You do not have to worry about measuring the appropriate amount of tea leaves, nor do you have to worry about spilling the tea everywhere, which results in more time for cleaning up. Another benefit of tea bags is the fact that you have more choices in variety when it comes to the different types of tea.
The disadvantages are the quality of the tea. In most cases, floor sweepings are used to create tea bags. In other words, they are dusty and very small leaves that are derived from many different places. This can result in a bitter and harsh tasting tea.
Tea bags come in many different varieties, such as square, rectangle, pyramid shaped, and even round circles. However, even though tea bags and instant tea are still very popular, many people more prefer using loose leaves. They feel that the leaves themselves provide a higher quality tea than the tea bag does.
For some the tea bag just works, thanks to the time it saves and the instant access to one of Americas favorite staples. You have the ability with tea bags, to brew an entire pot of tea or even one single cup, which can save on wasting tea that is left untouched.
Where the tea bag has modernized tea drinking and made it more convenient for many, there are still quite a few people who prefer to mix up their own blends of tea and not by tea in bags. For these people, a tea infuser is the way to go as it will allow you to buy your own tea leaves whether you want them to be organic or if you want to mix up different types of herbs with your tea. You then just put your mature in the infuser pour the water over and let it steep.
Jan 18, 2007
Green Tea Diet Patch by John Pawlett
People have always been known to want to do and achieve things instantly. The same thing can be said in diets and weight loss. Impatience usually leads a dieter to resort to taking supplements or weight loss pills to try to get rid of those fats faster.
But recent controversies on the use of diet and weight loss pills have made several people hesitate at using them. Several pills are based on certain substances, like ephedra, that may be harmful for the body. This is why researchers are trying to come up with other potential resources to make pills that are safer to use.
A study conducted at the University of Geneva was recently published and it concerned itself with the weight loss benefits of extract. It said that the tea has certain antioxidants in them like catechin polyphenols and flavonoids that help in increasing metabolic rates of the body. The publication of the study's results prompted several pharmaceutical companies to incorporate tea extract into their weight pills.
green tea, the plant:
This is the common name for the herb Carmellia sinensis. The tea plant came from China originally where it was cultivated specifically for its various health and medicinal benefits. Today, herbal tea is known to possess certain substances that can cure several diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and even ulcers. Because of its thermogenic properties, pharmaceutical companies are also using extracts of the tea plant as one of the main ingredients in weight loss pills.
green yea, the weight loss pill:
The theory of weight loss pills is based on the fact that losing weight is done in two ways: retard fat intake or expedite its burning. Weight loss pills are known to do both these things.
Ingredients in weight loss pills such as Hoodia Gordonii can suppress hunger and stop food cravings. Another important ingredient in weight loss pills is glucosamine which can delay the effect of insulin, thus directly transforming sugar into energy instead of fat. Other components of a typical weight loss pill include cocoa extract (a diuretic), citrus fiber, vanadium, and glucomannan, all of which have anti-hunger properties.
The addition of tea extract into weight loss pills has become common practice among pharmaceutical companies. Like cocoa extract, tea is also an effective natural diuretic. Green tea can help rid the body of extra water that contributes to bloat and puffiness of the body.
But aside from being a diuretic, green tea is also a major contributor to fat-burning. The catechin polyphenols found in green tea effectively increases the metabolic rates of the body and also reduce food intake. Green tea also contains the substance flavanoid that fight free radicals that might be harmful for the body.
Because of these properties, green tea therefore makes for an excellent and healthy component of pills
People have always been known to want to do and achieve things instantly. The same thing can be said in diets and weight loss. Impatience usually leads a dieter to resort to taking supplements or weight loss pills to try to get rid of those fats faster.
But recent controversies on the use of diet and weight loss pills have made several people hesitate at using them. Several pills are based on certain substances, like ephedra, that may be harmful for the body. This is why researchers are trying to come up with other potential resources to make pills that are safer to use.
A study conducted at the University of Geneva was recently published and it concerned itself with the weight loss benefits of extract. It said that the tea has certain antioxidants in them like catechin polyphenols and flavonoids that help in increasing metabolic rates of the body. The publication of the study's results prompted several pharmaceutical companies to incorporate tea extract into their weight pills.
green tea, the plant:
This is the common name for the herb Carmellia sinensis. The tea plant came from China originally where it was cultivated specifically for its various health and medicinal benefits. Today, herbal tea is known to possess certain substances that can cure several diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and even ulcers. Because of its thermogenic properties, pharmaceutical companies are also using extracts of the tea plant as one of the main ingredients in weight loss pills.
green yea, the weight loss pill:
The theory of weight loss pills is based on the fact that losing weight is done in two ways: retard fat intake or expedite its burning. Weight loss pills are known to do both these things.
Ingredients in weight loss pills such as Hoodia Gordonii can suppress hunger and stop food cravings. Another important ingredient in weight loss pills is glucosamine which can delay the effect of insulin, thus directly transforming sugar into energy instead of fat. Other components of a typical weight loss pill include cocoa extract (a diuretic), citrus fiber, vanadium, and glucomannan, all of which have anti-hunger properties.
The addition of tea extract into weight loss pills has become common practice among pharmaceutical companies. Like cocoa extract, tea is also an effective natural diuretic. Green tea can help rid the body of extra water that contributes to bloat and puffiness of the body.
But aside from being a diuretic, green tea is also a major contributor to fat-burning. The catechin polyphenols found in green tea effectively increases the metabolic rates of the body and also reduce food intake. Green tea also contains the substance flavanoid that fight free radicals that might be harmful for the body.
Because of these properties, green tea therefore makes for an excellent and healthy component of pills
Drink To The History Of Tea by Lee Dobbins
The history of tea is full of legends and colorful historical events. The Chinese are thought to be the first discoverers. In fact, it was one man, a scientist and emperor of China, Shen Nung, that is thought to first discover tea as a drink. It is said that he had a requirement that his water be boiled before drinking, all for sanitary reasons. However, during one such boiling of water, it was near a bush with dried leaves, and some had fallen into the water, creating a brownish liquid. This prompted Shen Nung to try the tea and enjoyed its taste.
Later, in seclusion a man named Lu Yu had concocted a variety of different preparation and cultivation methods of tea in China. This would later carry into imperial Japan for use by missionaries. Japan's Father of Tea, Yeisei, a Buddhist priest brought tea seeds to Japan for the first time. It was useful, in China as a religious meditation method and he wanted to introduce it to the Japanese.
Eventually, in the history of tea, the drink becomes popular throughout the world. After Japan, Europe was the next to discover tea as a drink. The Portuguese were the first to seek and obtain trade with China for tea. Later Baltic countries, Holland, and France were receiving imports of Chinese tea as well.
In 1650 tea reached America. When the Dutch settled to America, a man by the name of Peter Stuyvesant was the first to bring tea. In fact, in America, more people drank tea than any other country, including Europe.
England was the last one of nations to discover tea. Somewhere in the middle of the 1600's England received its first shipment of tea. Now, thanks to the extreme popularity, tea is Englands national drink, which used to be ale.
Tea plays an important role throughout history, particular in America, which is shown bluntly in the Boston Tea Party. Additionally, it has become a staple of many countries, even more so than coffee, which is consumed by millions of people each day. The history of tea is a long and interesting one. It moves throughout the world, all the result of one scientist who happened upon it by complete accident.
So you see, tea isn't just an interesting drink, it comes steeped in important history and has been at the forefront of many dates in the timeline of man. Most importantly, tea is a healthy drink that can help boost your immune system as well as provide you with nourishment. So the next time you drink that healthy cup of tea, think back about the important role to play in history.
The history of tea is full of legends and colorful historical events. The Chinese are thought to be the first discoverers. In fact, it was one man, a scientist and emperor of China, Shen Nung, that is thought to first discover tea as a drink. It is said that he had a requirement that his water be boiled before drinking, all for sanitary reasons. However, during one such boiling of water, it was near a bush with dried leaves, and some had fallen into the water, creating a brownish liquid. This prompted Shen Nung to try the tea and enjoyed its taste.
Later, in seclusion a man named Lu Yu had concocted a variety of different preparation and cultivation methods of tea in China. This would later carry into imperial Japan for use by missionaries. Japan's Father of Tea, Yeisei, a Buddhist priest brought tea seeds to Japan for the first time. It was useful, in China as a religious meditation method and he wanted to introduce it to the Japanese.
Eventually, in the history of tea, the drink becomes popular throughout the world. After Japan, Europe was the next to discover tea as a drink. The Portuguese were the first to seek and obtain trade with China for tea. Later Baltic countries, Holland, and France were receiving imports of Chinese tea as well.
In 1650 tea reached America. When the Dutch settled to America, a man by the name of Peter Stuyvesant was the first to bring tea. In fact, in America, more people drank tea than any other country, including Europe.
England was the last one of nations to discover tea. Somewhere in the middle of the 1600's England received its first shipment of tea. Now, thanks to the extreme popularity, tea is Englands national drink, which used to be ale.
Tea plays an important role throughout history, particular in America, which is shown bluntly in the Boston Tea Party. Additionally, it has become a staple of many countries, even more so than coffee, which is consumed by millions of people each day. The history of tea is a long and interesting one. It moves throughout the world, all the result of one scientist who happened upon it by complete accident.
So you see, tea isn't just an interesting drink, it comes steeped in important history and has been at the forefront of many dates in the timeline of man. Most importantly, tea is a healthy drink that can help boost your immune system as well as provide you with nourishment. So the next time you drink that healthy cup of tea, think back about the important role to play in history.
Jan 5, 2007
ALL TO KEEP YOU DRINKING by Alison White
Ensuring the necessary quantity of water to keep your organism working properly should be every person's strong preoccupation, for it is hydration that our body needs primarily. Therefore an important amount of our nourishment consumption should provide the crucial hydration. Food specialists believe we should shape our diet in such a way that we allow more and more types of juicy aliments, able to keep hydration levels high to enter our daily menu. Incoming are not only some information on the functions of some food products, but also scientist's advices on how to maintain your proper health in relation to hydration problems. The Fruity Mocha Smoothie is recommendable given its sane ingredients, which contain proteins and fruit powder. It's the frozen mocha's healthy cousin. Beer has been a part of our diet people have enjoyed for millennia. Though nowadays it is our medic's task of checking out how healthy it actually is. By consulting specialised websites about beer nutrition this type of info may unveil its mystery to you. Because water represents the basic element our body needs to function, low levels of it are likely to cause muscle pain and headaches. A cure of back pains may consist in simply adding larger amounts of water to your diet, because the absence of its proper quantity is one of its main causes. One may find out how much water he is consuming by checking out the Hydration Calculator on specialised websites. The same sites offer interesting data on beers nutritional value. There a visitor also stumbles across the FIT Clip, through which you can learn the amount of water you consume each day. If you suffer from muscle aches or tiredness, it might be because of water deficiency. By navigating the sites about Thyroid Diseases, Dr. Mary Shomon offers info on the effects of coffee on the thyroid gland. Drink green tea, for it fights oxidants! Find out how to prepare the perfect, healthy green tea on the website. If you would consult the list of calories contained by various beverages, you may slow down the consumption of sugary sodas and find water more attractive. Tired of bladder infections? Than let cranberry juice deal with them for you! You must also be aware that because of their high sugar content, sugar sweetened sodas can trigger diabetes or greater weight. An interesting investigation would also be that on herbal teas and the nutritional benefits they offer. If you want to make shore water doesn't make you sick, than filter it through a proper reverse osmosis water filtration system. Be quick to know if opening a bottle of wine damages the quality of its containing. Be more professional in choosing your grocery and pick the healthiest products. Mayo Clinic shows the quantity of water necessary to a normal person per day. International Bottled Water Association's Hydration Calculator says many don't consume as much water as they should. All this you can learn by just browsing on the internet the key words listed above.
Ensuring the necessary quantity of water to keep your organism working properly should be every person's strong preoccupation, for it is hydration that our body needs primarily. Therefore an important amount of our nourishment consumption should provide the crucial hydration. Food specialists believe we should shape our diet in such a way that we allow more and more types of juicy aliments, able to keep hydration levels high to enter our daily menu. Incoming are not only some information on the functions of some food products, but also scientist's advices on how to maintain your proper health in relation to hydration problems. The Fruity Mocha Smoothie is recommendable given its sane ingredients, which contain proteins and fruit powder. It's the frozen mocha's healthy cousin. Beer has been a part of our diet people have enjoyed for millennia. Though nowadays it is our medic's task of checking out how healthy it actually is. By consulting specialised websites about beer nutrition this type of info may unveil its mystery to you. Because water represents the basic element our body needs to function, low levels of it are likely to cause muscle pain and headaches. A cure of back pains may consist in simply adding larger amounts of water to your diet, because the absence of its proper quantity is one of its main causes. One may find out how much water he is consuming by checking out the Hydration Calculator on specialised websites. The same sites offer interesting data on beers nutritional value. There a visitor also stumbles across the FIT Clip, through which you can learn the amount of water you consume each day. If you suffer from muscle aches or tiredness, it might be because of water deficiency. By navigating the sites about Thyroid Diseases, Dr. Mary Shomon offers info on the effects of coffee on the thyroid gland. Drink green tea, for it fights oxidants! Find out how to prepare the perfect, healthy green tea on the website. If you would consult the list of calories contained by various beverages, you may slow down the consumption of sugary sodas and find water more attractive. Tired of bladder infections? Than let cranberry juice deal with them for you! You must also be aware that because of their high sugar content, sugar sweetened sodas can trigger diabetes or greater weight. An interesting investigation would also be that on herbal teas and the nutritional benefits they offer. If you want to make shore water doesn't make you sick, than filter it through a proper reverse osmosis water filtration system. Be quick to know if opening a bottle of wine damages the quality of its containing. Be more professional in choosing your grocery and pick the healthiest products. Mayo Clinic shows the quantity of water necessary to a normal person per day. International Bottled Water Association's Hydration Calculator says many don't consume as much water as they should. All this you can learn by just browsing on the internet the key words listed above.
Sweet Selections for the Sugar Resistant by Fred Goldman
Diabetics - those people whose bodies refuse to produce enough sugar digesting insulin - have long been banned from enjoying more than a morsel of sugary goodness in any one sitting. But the diabetics out there need not relinquish all candies, for sugar free chocolate is a great option to satisfy the taste buds without harming the body.
Sugarfree chocolate is actually quite tasty, as the millions of consumers, diabetics and those without sugar sensitivity, can attest. For a similar price and almost identical taste, sugarfree chocolate offers candy lovers a less harmful option in the sweet treat category. In fact, sugarfree chocolate can be purchased in ready to eat form, as well as in cooking ingredients. For diabetics, this can mean a return to being able to enjoy the same chocolate taste in sugarfree cakes, cookies, and muffins, as well as being another option for restocking the candy dishes with treats anyone can enjoy.
Surprisingly enough, the absence of traditional, pure sugar does very little to change the taste of the sugarfree chocolate. Besides the expected slight alteration of taste, which is even less noticeable than the difference between cola and diet cola, there is no drawback to choosing the sugarfree over traditional, sugary candies. Even for non-diabetics, sugarfree options can be a great alternative, especially if you have a particularly persistent sweet tooth. After all, everyone knows that too much sugar is detrimental to even the healthiest body, so replacing some cocoa indulgences with sugarfree candy can ease your conscience and your waistline!
In the end, sugarfree chocolate is a great alternative to syrupy candies and treats. The taste, the texture, the price - these are all comparable to the traditional candies. Choosing the healthiest options in foods and desserts is so important, but it is particularly crucial for diabetics, whose bodies can shut down if too much sugar floods their system. Sugarfree options, then, were developed with these bodies in mind. Sugarfree products, though, have gained quite a bit of popularity among many consumers; in fact, from those who have insulin production problems to those who have excellent health, sugarfree chocolate is the perfect remedy for that saccharine desire.
Diabetics - those people whose bodies refuse to produce enough sugar digesting insulin - have long been banned from enjoying more than a morsel of sugary goodness in any one sitting. But the diabetics out there need not relinquish all candies, for sugar free chocolate is a great option to satisfy the taste buds without harming the body.
Sugarfree chocolate is actually quite tasty, as the millions of consumers, diabetics and those without sugar sensitivity, can attest. For a similar price and almost identical taste, sugarfree chocolate offers candy lovers a less harmful option in the sweet treat category. In fact, sugarfree chocolate can be purchased in ready to eat form, as well as in cooking ingredients. For diabetics, this can mean a return to being able to enjoy the same chocolate taste in sugarfree cakes, cookies, and muffins, as well as being another option for restocking the candy dishes with treats anyone can enjoy.
Surprisingly enough, the absence of traditional, pure sugar does very little to change the taste of the sugarfree chocolate. Besides the expected slight alteration of taste, which is even less noticeable than the difference between cola and diet cola, there is no drawback to choosing the sugarfree over traditional, sugary candies. Even for non-diabetics, sugarfree options can be a great alternative, especially if you have a particularly persistent sweet tooth. After all, everyone knows that too much sugar is detrimental to even the healthiest body, so replacing some cocoa indulgences with sugarfree candy can ease your conscience and your waistline!
In the end, sugarfree chocolate is a great alternative to syrupy candies and treats. The taste, the texture, the price - these are all comparable to the traditional candies. Choosing the healthiest options in foods and desserts is so important, but it is particularly crucial for diabetics, whose bodies can shut down if too much sugar floods their system. Sugarfree options, then, were developed with these bodies in mind. Sugarfree products, though, have gained quite a bit of popularity among many consumers; in fact, from those who have insulin production problems to those who have excellent health, sugarfree chocolate is the perfect remedy for that saccharine desire.
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